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The conversation is about the proper frequency and needle length for microneedling to treat hair loss, with a user asking if they should use a 0.5 mm derma stamp daily and a 1.5 mm stamp once a week.

? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.

The side effects of taking finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, with particular focus on its sexual and psychiatric side effects; research has indicated that there are high and low outliers in terms of prevalence of sexual side effects, but it is usually between 3-5%, while evidence of lasting sexual side effects comes from lower quality sources.

A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.

People discuss using Tretinoin for both skin anti-aging and improving hair loss treatments. They mention combining Tretinoin with Minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hair growth.

The user "deadstroke56" shared their progress using topical minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride and dermarolling once a week for hair loss. Other users praised their progress and asked about the brand and regimen used.

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

The conversation is about someone's 9-month experience using finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss. Commenters suggest that there has been slight improvement in the person's hair condition.

Despite using dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for years, the user continues to experience severe hair loss and thinning. They seek advice after multiple dermatologists confirmed androgenetic alopecia (AGA) but offered no effective solutions.

A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.

A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.

The user had high DHT levels after 8 months on dutasteride, questioning the drug's authenticity. They got dutasteride from a legitimate source and will update on progress.

The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

A user noticed wrinkling under one eye, possibly due to Minoxidil use. They seek advice on preventing or fixing this issue.

User sees subtle regrowth after two months using topical dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamp, and oral castor oil. Others suggest waiting a few more months to properly evaluate results.

The user wants to make a topical finasteride solution using wound cleanser with 70% IPA and add 40% propylene glycol due to headaches from minoxidil. They seek advice on using the wound cleanser and recommendations for pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade IPA in India.

Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.

2 Deoxy D Ribose may promote hair growth and aid wound healing, potentially enhancing microneedling effects. Users discuss its combination with microneedling for better hair growth results.

A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.

A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.

The conversation discusses disappointment in Verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with a mention of an upcoming trial by Dr. Bisanga. No specific treatments were confirmed as used by the original poster.

The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.

The conversation is about microneedling for hair loss. The conclusion is that there are differing opinions on the depth and frequency of microneedling, with some studies suggesting positive results with 1.5mm depth once a week, while others prefer lower depths and less frequent sessions.

After microneedling, how long to wait before using hair fibers? No specific treatments mentioned.

Exploring the potential of using Verteporfin to grow follicles in combination with microneedling, as well as the cost of administering a single injection and the possibility of combining it with minoxidil.

The user used finasteride for 8 months and minoxidil for 3 months but stopped minoxidil due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are experiencing hair shedding and thinning and are questioning if finasteride alone is sufficient.